RentEdge momentum builds: State-Wide MLS joins FMLS in transforming rentals

The rental market has long been one of real estate’s most powerful yet underserved sectors. That is beginning to change. RentSpree is proud to announce that RentEdge is now live with State-Wide MLS, marking another major step in the platform’s national rollout. The announcement follows last month’s successful launch with FMLS, underscoring how multiple MLSs are embracing a more connected and modern approach to rentals.

For years, agents and MLSs have recognized the expanding role of rentals in the housing ecosystem. Nearly 36 percent of U.S. households are renters, and affordability challenges have driven more consumers to rent longer. While rental activity fuels a significant share of real estate transactions, most MLS systems have not offered the same streamlined tools that support home sales.

RentEdge changes that reality.
Developed in collaboration with MLS executives, brokers, and top-producing agents, RentEdge integrates rental management directly into the MLS workflow. It offers the same level of sophistication agents expect when managing for-sale listings while unlocking new business opportunities.

A future-focused partnership

State-Wide MLS, the property data hub owned by the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, is among the first MLSs in the nation to make RentEdge available to its members. Through this integration, agents can create, manage, and syndicate rental listings within their MLS dashboard while connecting to RentSpree’s complete suite of tenant application and screening tools.

“This is about meeting agents where they work, inside the MLS, and giving them the power to deliver professional, modern rental experiences that strengthen client trust,” said Michael Lucarelli, CEO and Co-Founder of RentSpree. “RentEdge was designed to make rentals just as intuitive and efficient as home sales while helping agents grow their business and maintain lifelong client relationships.”

Why it matters

The timing could not be more important. According to Census Bureau data, more than 44 million U.S. households currently rent, and renters are staying in place longer than ever. Agents who understand both sides of the housing market—sales and rentals—are best positioned to expand their networks and serve clients across all stages of life.

With RentEdge, State-Wide MLS members can now:

• Create and manage rental listings directly from their MLS
  
  
• Simplify tenant screening and application management through RentSpree
  
  
• Strengthen client relationships through end-to-end rental support
  

“Our members have been asking for a better way to manage rentals, and RentEdge delivers,” said Philip Tedesco, CEO of State-Wide MLS, Inc. “This partnership helps agents adapt to evolving market conditions while adding real value to their daily workflows.”

A growing movement

With State-Wide MLS joining FMLS in bringing RentEdge to life, a growing number of MLSs are reimagining how the rental market fits into their long-term strategy. Additional partnerships are already in progress across the country, signaling a shift toward a more unified and efficient rental ecosystem.

As adoption continues, RentEdge is redefining how agents and MLSs engage with the rental economy and connecting today’s demand to tomorrow’s homeownership opportunities.

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